The highlights on this trip will involve the visit the national museum of Bardo, Tunis city tour,
Visit Dougga, Visit the numerous historic and geological sites, Visit the impressive mosque Sidi Okba, founded in the 7th century, Visit Zaghouan, Explore Sousse
Day One: Arrival in Tunis
Upon your arrival at the airport, the guide from Afrikan Wildlife Safaris will welcome you and then transfer you to the hotel for the overnight. Dinner and overnight at Dar El Medina.
Day Two: Tunis
Today, you will go for the city tour and visit the National Museum of Bardo. This museum holds an extensive collection of ancient Roman mosaic, considered one of the largest and complete collections in the world. After the museum, visit the Medina of Tunis and later go for lunch. After lunch, visit the ancient city of Carthage, see the ruins which surround this once prosperous Roman city including stops at the Tophet, the Phoenician cemetery, the Punic Harbours, Antonin’s Bath, the Carthage Museum and the Saint Louis Cathedral. The later proceed to the village of Sidi Bou Said, boasting spectacular breathtaking views of the Gulf of Tunis. Dinner and overnight at Dar El Medina.
Day Three: Tunis to El Kef
After breakfast, drive to Dougga. Named as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1997, Dougga is an outstanding example of ancient Roman architecture, with numerous well preserved columns and structures spread across this 65 hectare site. The proceed to explore the archaeological site of Bulla Regia, known for its semi-subterranean housing, and outstanding collection of Roman mosaics. The charming Dar Chennoufi lies in the heart of a region once known as the kingdom of Jugurtha, amidst a six hectare olive grove, only a few kilometres from the medina of Le Kef. Dinner and overnight at Dar Chennoufi.
Day Four: El Kef back to Tunis, then Kairouan
On this day, we will drive toward the city of Makthar, rormerly known as Mactaris during the reign of the Roman Empire, this ancient location is littered with ruins of Roman architecture. Explore the many arches, amphitheatres and temples of this once occupied city, before traveling to the holy city of Kairouan. The proceed to Kairouan for a walk through this holy Islamic city, founded in 671 by Okba Ibn Nafâa. Visit the impressive Mosque Sidi Okba, founded in the 7th century, Visit the Aghlabiden pool, the city’s main water reservoir, followed by a stop at Saint Abou Zemaa El Balaoui, also known as the “prophet Berber”. Explore the old town (Medina) and enjoy walking through its souks. Dinner and overnight at La Kasbah.
Day Five: Sousse – Kairouan
This morning, you will drive to El Jem, a once thriving Roman agricultural region, with its grandiose Colosseum. Then proceed to Mahdia, the first capital of the Fatimid dynasty, situated on a rocky peninsula, 1500m in length and less than 500m in width. Upon your arrival, go out to explore the Medina. Dinner and overnight at El Mouradi Palace
Day Six: Sousse to Tunis
After breakfast, you will visit Zaghouan known for its roses which were originally cultivated by Muslim refugees whom departed Spain in the 17th century. Zaghouan is also known as the source location of water used to feed the city of Carthage, via aqueduct, during Roman times. Then proceed to Tuburbo Majus, or Colonia Julia Aurelia Commoda, as it was referred to during the Roman era. Later, continue to Tunis, stopping along the way to take photos of some ancient Roman aqueducts. Dinner and overnight at Golden Tulip.
Day Seven: Tunis
After your breakfast, the guide will take you to the airport to catch your flight back home.
Trip Includes
All meals as per the itinerary
Accommodations as per the itinerary
Guided tour of the historical sites of Tunis.
Walk in the ancient ruins of Roman aqueducts.
Visit holy Islamic city of Kairouan.
Pick and drops at the airport